<strong>Prasoon Joshi: </strong> Republic Day is a reaffirmation of our principles as a secular vibrant democracy. In the last couple of years we are seeing a move towards a more participative democracy rather than a mere ballot one. The democratic principles enshrined in our constitution need to live and breathe. The onus for this is very much on us the citizens, the public, as on the government that upholds the Constitution.

Battling three other films to become the first hit of the centenary year of Hindi cinema, director Aditya Datt’s the psychological thriller <em>Table No. 21</em> has left its competitors far behind in the race to be the first hit of 2013.

What a year it has been for the super-talented actor Nawazuddin Siddiqui! Three of his performances in <em>Kahaani, Gangs Of Wasseypur</em> and <em>Talaash</em> were applauded unanimously. And now at year-end Nawaz has bagged a prestigious film with Dibakar Bannerjee which the <em>Shanghai</em> director has decided to make prior to his Kolkata-based murder mystery that he planned to make next.

These couples are either in denial about their relationships or about their marriage plans. But are all set to go public in 2013.

2012 spawned some sexily unorthodox surprises at the box office. 2013 promises the same. And some more. What with acknowledged moviemaking maestros like Sanjay Leela Bhansali, Rakeysh Omprakash Mehra and Prakash Jha returning to the marquee. Here’s looking at the movies that are worth their wait in gold.

It’s a known fact that Bipasha Basu and John Abraham are fitness junkies and have always pledged their support towards health and fitness. But will their passion for fitness bring the estranged couple together?